In EDM, where the beats often drown the essence of lyrics, Lost Stories' "Jogan/Preet" album stands as a refreshing divergence. These tracks, with their soulful lyrics and beats, create a balance that's rare in modern electronic music.

"Jogan": A Dance of Devotion

"Jogan" starts with a simple yet profound line: "Main toh jhoomun banke jogan, laagi aisi lagan". Here, the singer compares themselves to a 'jogan', a female ascetic devoted to a deity, lost in a trance-like dance. The word 'jogan' metaphorically represents someone deeply in love, swaying in the rhythms of this emotion.

The recurring line, "Tose naina jo hai mileyan, ishq ka rang hai chadeya," which translates to "Since my eyes met yours, I've been dyed in the color of love," beautifully captures the essence of falling in love. It’s about how love colors our world and perception, much like how a devotee sees everything in the light of their devotion.

The music complements the lyrics perfectly, with its upbeat tempo and infectious rhythm, inviting listeners to sway and lose themselves in the song, just like a 'jogan'.

"Preet": The Longing for Love

"Preet," contrasting "Jogan," is a softer, more yearning piece. The song opens with "Tere bin kyun ho naa payi koi baat rumani," which means "Without you, why can’t any conversation be romantic?" It speaks to the void felt in the absence of a loved one, where even the most beautiful moments feel incomplete.

The chorus, "Tu hai mera, main hoon teri, teri bin ye preet adhuri," reflects the deep connection and incompleteness without the other. The song is not just about love but also about longing and the incompleteness without one's beloved.

Musically, "Preet" is more mellow compared to "Jogan", with a soft, haunting melody that perfectly captures the longing and melancholy of the lyrics. It's the kind of song that makes you want to close your eyes and let your heart feel every beat and every word.

The Mood and Vibe: A Fusion of Tradition & Cutting Edge EDM

What sets these songs apart is how they blend traditional Indian music elements with modern electronic beats. This fusion not only makes the tracks stand out but also makes them more relatable to a wider audience. They maintain a fine balance, ensuring that neither the essence of the lyrics nor the power of the beats is lost.

Lost Stories' "Jogan" and "Preet" are reminders that in a world where electronic beats often overpower words, lyrics still hold the power to touch hearts, especially when they are as beautifully crafted as these.

Lyrics: Jogan


Here is the line-by-line translation of the Hindi lyrics of "Jogan" by Lost Stories:

Main toh jhoomun banke jogan: "I dance like a Jogan (female devotee)"

Laagi aisi lagan: "Such a deep attachment has formed"

Main toh jhoomun banke jogan: "I dance like a Jogan"

Laagi aisi lagan: "Such a deep attachment has formed"

Baat dekhu teri saajan: "I see your face, my beloved"

Hogayi prem magan: "I am deeply immersed in love"

Tose naina jo hai mileyan: "Since my eyes have met yours"

Ishq ka rang hai chadeya: "I am colored in the hue of love"

Main jhoomun (x4): "I dance (repeated four times)"

(Ni-re-sa-sa-sa), (dha-ni-re-re-re-ni-re-sa): These are musical notations, essentially humming or filler sounds in the melody.

Haan rang rang kare bawara mann: "Yes, my crazy heart colors everything"

Laagi aisi lagan: "Such a deep attachment has formed"

Rang rang kare bawara mann: "My crazy heart colors everything"

Hogayi prem magan: "I am deeply immersed in love"

Tose naina jo hai mileyan: "Since my eyes have met yours"

Ishq ka rang hai chadeya: "I am colored in the hue of love"

Lyrics: Preet

Here's the line-by-line translation of the Hindi lyrics of "Preet" by Lost Stories:

Tere bin kyun ho naa payi koi baat rumani: "Why couldn't any talk be romantic without you?"

Tore bin main jeeyu kaise mori preet diwani: "How can I live without you, my love is crazy"

Tu hai mera, main hoon teri: "You are mine, and I am yours"

Teri bin ye preet adhuri: "Without you, this love is incomplete"

Jaanein kaise jeeyun tore bin: "I don't know how to live without you"

O tere kaaran piya, lage na mora jiya: "Oh my beloved, because of you, my heart doesn't feel right"

(Repeat) "O tere kaaran piya, lage na mora jiya": "(Repeated) Oh my beloved, because of you, my heart doesn't feel right"

(Sa-ni-sa-sa)x4: These are musical notations, essentially humming or filler sounds in the melody.

(Ni-re-ma-pa-sa-sa): Again, these are musical notations.

Stream:

Listen to the Jogan / Preet: https://loststories.lnk.to/JoganPreet

Audio Credits:

Performed by Lost Stories, Devashri Manohar
Written by Devashri Manohar, Prayag Mehta, Rishab Joshi
Produced by Lost Stories
Mix & Master by Lost Stories
Label: Bombay Electric Collective